Cub Cadet MTD P71 Series - Manual (Page 42)

P71 Series Vertical Shaft Engines
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Intake manifold
To remove/replace the intake manifold:
1. Remove the carburetor by following the procedures
described in the previous section.
2. Remove the two screws that hold the intake mani-
fold to the cylinder head using a 10 mm wrench.
See Figure 3.8.
3. Remove the nut that holds the intake manifold to the
support stud using a 10 mm wrench.
4. Slide the manifold off of the stud.
5. Remove and discard the gaskets.
NOTE: If the manifold is to be replaced, remove the
autochoke vane and bracket:
• Slide the vane off of the post on the bracket.
• Remove the two screws that hold the bracket to
the manifold using a 8 mm wrench. See Figure
3.9.
6. Install the manifold with new gaskets by following
the previous steps in reverse order.
NOTE: Tighten the two screws that hold the mani-
fold to the cylinder head to a torque of 62 -
80 in lbs (7 - 9 Nm).
NOTE: Tighten the nut on the support stud to a
torque of 80 - 106 in lbs (9 - 12 Nm).
7. Test run the engine before returning to service.
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gaso-
line is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur
when gasoline is spilled on yourself and/or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately
! WARNING ! WARNING
Figure 3.8
Nut
Screws
Figure 3.9
Vane
Bracket